Waterford vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2025

Candystripes to Get the Better of Blues

If you concur with our view that Derry will have the upper hand when meeting Waterford, then you can wager the away team at -138. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.

7 Wins for Derry in Last 10 H2H Games

Waterford have been defeated in their last seven games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Cork City at Turner's Cross Stadium. Keith Long's side enjoyed just 39% possession and had two shots on target, with Tom Lonergan getting the goal.

Derry City claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-0 triumph against Sligo Rovers at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium made it back-to-back wins. The Northern Ireland club recorded eight shots on goal and had 47% possession, while Daniel Mullen found the net twice and Gavin Whyte scored one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Waterford beat Derry in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The 10 H2H meetings most recently played have included seven Derry victories, one draw and two triumphs for Waterford.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	29	13	7	9	40	32	8	40:32	46
7	Waterford	29	10	4	15	33	50	-17	33:50	34

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Waterford have 2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 0.6 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. The Blues have averaged 46.5% possession and 5.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 6.0 corners.

Kyle White and Padraig Amond lead the way with 2 goals, while Tom Lonergan has 1. Conan Noonan is the top assists maker with 2.

City have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.8% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts.

Michael Duffy is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Daniel Mullen is on 3 and Gavin Whyte on 2. Dominic Thomas has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Stephen McMullan (GK), Kacper Radkowski, Grant Horton, Andrew Boyle, Tom Lonergan, Darragh Leahy, Conan Noonan, Ryan Burke, Sam Glenfield, James Olayinka, Padraig Amond.

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Sam Todd, Ronan Boyce, Robbie Benson, Dominic Thomas, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Daniel Mullen.

Waterford vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ll side with Derry at a nice price of -138 considering that they could have the upper hand in this League of Ireland clash. This match winner bet provides plenty of juice along with a nice payout.

Football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.

Key Waterford vs Derry City league stats:

• Derry have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Derry have won 2 consecutive games.
• Waterford have lost all of their last 5 games.
• Waterford have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Waterford have lost their last 7 games.
• Waterford have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Derry.

Derry to Win Probability

The betting sites make it a 57.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you anticipate that Derry will win but also concede one goal or more, then it’s logical that the Result + BTTS Yes pick offers an attractive betting option at bigger odds.

Our Match Prediction

Derry To Win @ -138 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 0 - 2 Derry

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-0 being landed by Derry. You can secure odds of +650 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

The past five Waterford games have featured 13.20 corners on average. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can land odds of -120 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Waterford

Total

11.20 5.20 6.00

Home

12.40 6.60 5.80

Away

10.00 3.10 6.90

Derry

Total

7.70 4.30 3.40

Home

9.20 6.70 2.50

Away

7.30 3.70 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Waterford Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

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Waterford vs Derry City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think Derry Most Likely to Win

The bookies betting odds have Derry City as -133 favourites for this Premier Division clash, implying that they are 57% likely to win the match. Waterford are the outsiders at +333.3 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option.

You can back Waterford at +240 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Derry City are -333 with the football betting sites to win this League of Ireland game.

Full-Time Result

1

+333.3

X

+230

2

-133

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+110

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-110

12

-333

X2

-549

Draw No Bet

1

+240

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

+105

2 Hcp -0.5

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-143

Waterford vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Waterford vs Derry team news.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the League of Ireland squads.

Waterford Team Page Derry City Team Page